Ben Gibbard says he woke with ‘no singing voice’ for Outside Lands
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard experienced unexpected vocal difficulties during the band's initial performance at Outside Lands Music Festival. The musician faced significant challenges with his singing voice during the early set, raising concerns ahead of their scheduled second appearance at the festival's closing night. Despite the vocal setback, the band managed to complete their performance.
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Ben Gibbard says he woke with ‘no singing voice’ for Outside Lands
Ben Gibbard struggled with his voice during Death Cab for Cutie’s early Outside Lands set, just hours before the band's second performance scheduled for the festival's final night.
